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Challenges and Opportunities of Uranium Extraction From Seawater: a Systematic Roadmap From Laboratory to Industry.

Authors :
Wang, Tao
Tao, Binbin
Zuo, Bin
Yan, Guoze
Liu, Shaoqing
Wang, Ruoyu
Zhao, Zhongzhou
Chu, Feifei
Li, Zhengtong
Yamauchi, Yusuke
Xu, Xingtao
Source :
Small Methods. Dec2024, p1. 21p. 15 Illustrations.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Uranium extraction from seawater (UES) is crucial for ensuring the sustainable development of nuclear power and has seen significant advancements in recent years. However, natural seawater is a highly complex biogeochemical system, characterized by an extremely low uranium (U) concentration (≈3.3 µg L−1), abundant competitive ions, and significant marine biological pollution, making UES a formidable challenge. This review addresses the challenges encountered in UES and explores potential methods for enhancing the industrial UES system, including membrane separation, electrochemistry, photocatalysis, and biosorption. Additionally, several representative marine tests are summarized and restrictive factors of large‐scale UES are analyzed. Finally, the further development of UES from laboratory to industry applications is promoted, with a focus on technological innovation. The goal is to stimulate innovative ideas and provide fresh insights for the future development of the UES system, bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23669608
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Small Methods
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
181565594
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202401598